Mercy Hospital

Founded in 1874, the Maine Medical Center is a community hospital that serves the Greater Portland region in Maine. It is a nonprofit, private 600-plus-bed center that provides surgery, cardiac catheterization, laboratory and rehabilitative services in more than 35 outpatient clinics. The center offers genetic testing, infertility therapy, robotic prostatectomy, pediatric emergency care and remote critical care monitoring services. It is involved in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension. The Maine Medical Center s imaging solutions include ultrasound, diagnostic radiology, mammography and CT scan. It manages The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, which offers and sponsors family-centered health care plans for the children. The center is accredited by The Joint Commission. It is managed by MaineHealth.

The MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) is dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and collaboration. It encompasses various research centers focusing on fields ranging from molecular medicine to population health, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices in research involving biohazardous materials. MHIR provides comprehensive resources and training for researchers, including a robust Institutional Biosafety Committee oversight for projects involving recombinant DNA. The institute promotes various educational programs and supports clinical trials aimed at improving medical practices and health outcomes for diverse populations. Generated from the website